Mechanisation, Automation and Handling (FSI-HME)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Zdeněk Lidmila, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The main objective is understanding of the work of various mechanization and automation systems and explains their principles. This is based on the recognition of the basic classical methods to higher levels of automation.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The necessary substance will be acquired after students with regard to the working of classical manufacturing systems, mechanization and automation and handling systems and application of this knowledge to NC and CNC machines, robots and manipulators used at all levels of the engineering enterprise. The acquired knowledges could be applied by the students in both structural and technological departments, even in designing their own proposals of manufacturing productions.
Prerequisites:
The basic knowledges solve producing of mechanization and automation, handling and basic information about machines and equipment in manufacturing technology. Mainly deal with forming, machining and welding technologies, foundry and unconventional technologies.
Course contents:
The subject introduces students to basic types of mechanization, handling and automation components and their theory and utilization in industrial applications of manufacturing systems. Especially is explained for forming, machining, welding, foundry and unconventional technologies. The theory focuses on all kinds of transport systems, cranes, carts and all types of containers, feeders, conveyors, orientators and other peripherals used in automated systems. Furthermore, flexible production systems, automated production lines, integrated production systems, including the analysis of robots and manipulators, are discussed.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The subject is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical substance presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Attendance at lessons is checked. The lecture is different each week, therefore, an absence may be compensated in the same week only. Only one lecture may be missed without penalty. In the case of more missed exercises and the impossibility of replacing the exercise, the substitute protocols and computational work will be assigned.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Participation in lessons is controlled by solving the partial projects submitted in the form of elaborates. The subject-unit credit is done by examining the participation in the course, evaluation of the written tests and the projects evaluation. The exam consists of the written test and the oral part.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Introduction to the software for the evaluation of automation processes
2. Introduction, shape division of components, classification, mechanization and automation equipment
3. Logic, logical circuits, detecting elements and sensors
4. Numerical control systems NC-CNC-DNC-HNC
5. Objects and solutions of mechanization, automation and manipulation in the field of metal forming technology
6. Objects and solutions of mechanization, automation and manipulation in the field of machining technologies, welding, casting and cutting
7. Solution of mechanization and automation problems in packaging, brazing, soldering, main principles
8. NC and CNC machines and their application in different technologies, principles
9. Production centers, automated production lines and transport systems
10. Materials handling means, cranes, lift trucks, transport and handling systems
11. Industrial robots and manipulators - principles, structure, controlling
12. Conditions for using the industrial robots at production systems, heads, robot equipment
13. Automation production systems and complex handling
    Exercise 1. Automation elements - principles, function
2. Automation elements - use, circuits, project assignment
3. Boolean algebra
4. Introduction to automation and mechanization evaluation software
5. Working with the software (conveyors, slides)
6. Working with the software (lift trucks, manipulators and conveyors)
7. Working with the software (flexible production line, integrated production section)
8. Project solution with regard to mechanization and automation
9. Solutions for handling in storages and storaging systems
10. Classical elements of mechanization and manipulation in connection with production machines
11. Progressive methods for automation
12. Design of the AVS system using computer technology
13. Project's evaluation, test and attendance evaluation, subject-unit credit
Literature - fundamental:
1. BLACK, J.T.: The Design of the Factory with a future, Mecgraw-Hill, ISBN 978-007005506
2. CHVÁLA, Břetislav a Josef, NEDBAL. Automatizace. 1.vyd.Praha: SNTL, 1987, 603 s. 04-218-87
3. URBÁNEK, Jiří. Automatizace výrobních procesů: obrábění. Brno: Ediční středisko VUT, 1990. Učební texty vysokých škol (Vysoké učení technické v Brně). ISBN 80-214-0161-3.
4. RUMÍŠEK, Pavel. Automatizace výrobních procesů II: tváření. Praha: Mezinárodní organizace novinářů, 1990. ISBN 80-214-0221-0.
Literature - recommended:
1. Rumíšek, P.: Automatizace výrobních procesů II. - tváření, Brno 1990, VUT - učební texty
2. Urbánek, J.: Automatizace výrobních procesů - obrábění, Brno 1990 , VUT - učební texty
3. Kamelander, I.: Mechanizace a automatizace výrobních strojů, Brno 1987, VUT - učební texty
4. Palko, Anton a Juraj Smrček. Robotika: koncové efektory pre priemyselné a servisné roboty: navrhovanie - konštrukcia a riešenie. 1.vyd. Košice. 2004. 272 s. ISBN 80-8073-218-3
5. Novák - Marcinčin, Josef. Application of virtual manufacturing in area of robotic workplaces design and operation. Univerzity of Zenica. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. 2006. ISBN 9958617307
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-STG-P full-time study STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 S